General History: An Afro-Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, dance and music. The art of Capoeira was created in Brazil approximately four-hundred years ago by slaves brought from Africa, the majority of whom derived from Angola, as a form of folk dance with improvised fighting moves.
Interesting Facts:
Capoeira literally means “chicken coop”; the term/name was first established by the slave owners after having repeatedly witnessed the strange movements that the slaves would occasionally perform.
Capoeira does not focus on injuring the opponent, but rather it emphasizes on skill.
G
inga is the rocking back and forth, or swinging, that characterizes capoeira -it is considered the spirit of this art form and, at large, the Brazilian way of being.
Roda is the circle of people within which capoeira is played. Its circular shape is maintained to keep focus on the players and musicians and retain the energy created by the capoeira game.
Capoeira
Country of Origin: Brazil
General History: An Afro-Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, dance and music. The art of Capoeira was created in Brazil approximately four-hundred years ago by slaves brought from Africa, the majority of whom derived from Angola, as a form of folk dance with improvised fighting moves.
Interesting Facts:
Capoeira literally means “chicken coop”; the term/name was first established by the slave owners after having repeatedly witnessed the strange movements that the slaves would occasionally perform.
G
inga is the rocking back and forth, or swinging, that characterizes capoeira -it is considered the spirit of this art form and, at large, the Brazilian way of being.
Roda is the circle of people within which capoeira is played. Its circular shape is maintained to keep focus on the players and musicians and retain the energy created by the capoeira game.
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